Have you been putting off riding your bike until Spring or Summer hits? Well, wait no longer!

We are a full service bicycle repair shop!

Jax Bicycle Centers are full service bicycle repair shops located in Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside. We are trained to repair or service any bicycle make or model. Whether it’s a minor tune-up or a major overhaul, you can count on us to do the job right the first time, every time.

What can we do for you?

Basic to overhaul tune ups

Component upgrades and installation

Derailleur, brake and drivetrain cleaning and adjustments

Wheel truing and rebuilding

New bike assembly

Bicycle packaging

Bearing adjustments

Chem & Lube: $12.00

Basic Tune Up: $69.99

Adjust Brakes

Adjust Derailleur

True Wheels

Lubrication

Wipe Down

Peak Performance: $129.99

Clean All Parts (Solvent Tank)

Adjust Brakes

Adjust Derailleur

True Wheels

Lubrication

Wipe Down

Annual Overhaul: $219.99

Need a service or repair that is not listed?

No problem, give us a call or stop by any of our 8 locations and we would be happy to provide you with a free estimate!

Is it time to buy your child their first bicycle? Or, is your “little one,” not so little anymore and ready for a bigger bike, or one without training wheels? A bicycle has always been a perfect gift for the holidays.

If it’s been a while since you’ve bike shopped, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.

Today, there are more types of children’s two-wheelers available than ever before. While this means you have a better selection, it also increases the possibility of purchasing the wrong bike or one that is lesser quality or poorly designed.

To help, here are some fun tips to ensure that you get a bike your tyke, kindergartner, pre-teen and young adult – and every juvenile in-between, will love. And remember that we’re always happy to help answer questions, show you and your child which bikes fit and how they differ, and handle any other issues that crop up as you get your whole family pedaling together. We can keep a secret, too, in case that new tot rod is a surprise!

Also, fitting a bike to children is more than determining their age and height. We also (and you should) evaluate coordination and riding ability. For example, taller children lacking cycling confidence do much better on smaller bikes because they feel more comfortable and in control. And a coordinated 10-year old with long legs who has ridden smaller bicycles growing up might be ready for a full-size bike.

The most important deciding factor is safety. You want a bicycle that lets them ride easily in complete control. All our children’s and young-adult bicycles are adjustable to fit as your child grows.

So, don’t make the common mistake of believing you should get a bike that’s a little big in order to have growing room for your child. Oversize bikes like this can be dangerous and can cause crashes. They’re also harder to ride. These things can have the opposite effect of what you want, and instead of being fun for them, actually turn your kid off to cycling. And don’t worry, once they’ve outgrown any bicycle, you can easily sell it online, in the newspaper or at a yard sale.

Sizing by age and wheel size

Age: 2 – 4Wheel size: 12-inch (or smaller)

Age: 2 – 4WS: 12-inch pedal bike (can include training wheels)

Age: 3 – 6WS: 16-inch pedal bike (can include training wheels)

Age: 5 – 9WS: 20-inch

Age: 7 – 11WS: 24-inch

Age: 10 – AdultWS: 26-inch/700c

Proper fit
When you’re checking a bike’s fit, make sure that the child can sit on the seat and place both feet firmly on the ground, which means they’ll be able to hold themself upright and get on and off without difficulty. If the bicycle is equipped with training wheels, it’s okay if the child reaches the ground with their toes only, because the training wheels provide the support.

As they develop their balance, gradually raise the training wheels so they get used to leaning the bike to turn. This is easy to do on our quality training wheels.

It’s also important that children can comfortably reach the handlebars and steer. If the bars are out of reach, steering will pull them forward causing a loss of control. Plus, if the bicycle has hand brakes, it’s crucial that the child can reach and operate the controls. If the child doesn’t have the hand strength to operate the levers, it’s usually possible to adjust the systems to make it easier for them, which we can help you with.

Running bikes
For children who cannot ride yet, and the youngest and least coordinated kids, running bikes are a great way to start. These compact, uncomplicated and totally fun learning machines are also referred to as balance or push bikes. They are very intuitive for most children and inspire confidence because their feet are on the ground so much of the time and the bikes are small, light and easy for them to handle.

These ingenious bikes have a sturdy frame, nice wheels and tires and a seat and handlebars, but they have no pedals, cranks, drivetrain or brakes. They are powered by the child pushing along with their feet, a natural motion they’ve already mastered. And, as they propel themselves along Fred Flintstone style, they quickly learn how to steer a bicycle and soon also get the feeling of balancing a two-wheeler. Once that happens they’re well on their way to a pedal bike.

It’s important to note that even new riders can scoot along quite quickly on running bikes. So be ready to keep an eye on your little ones and make sure they only ride where it’s safe. Also, these bikes can handle pavement and dirt, so they’re great for learning off-road skills, too.

Pedal bikes
Today, kids’ pedal bikes vary as much as adult models. For tots, there are tiny brakeless “sidewalk” bikes not intended for street use. Once they turn about eight, many kids want BMX (Bicycle Moto Cross) models, which are ideal for everything from cruising to school and around town to trick riding, racing and dirt jumping. Also popular are cruisers, and even mini mountain bikes with suspension, and full-on performance road bicycles.

If your child is very small, you might be able to pick out a bike for them. Once they get a little older, though, this gets tricky. Remember, that it’s their bike and keep in mind that they’re more likely to want to ride and to get excited about biking if they’ve got the two-wheeler they like best.

To find out what they want, just ask them. Or bring home some catalogs or visit us online with them and have them point out models they like. Or, make a day of it and bring them in shopping so they can show you the models they think are cool.

If the new bike is a surprise gift, check what your child’s friends ride. That should ensure that you pick a winner. Also, we’re happy to exchange new bicycles if it turns out that your child had their heart set on a different type.

Our professional bike shop is the best place to buy
We hope that this basic information on choosing, sizing and buying a children’s bicycle is helpful and that you’ll come see us when it’s time to share your cycling love with that eager little one. We carefully select the kid’s models we carry and assemble every one by hand plus stand behind every bicycle with a full guarantee, too, should you ever have a problem. We also properly fit the bike to your child and can show you the adjustments you can make as your child grows.

We’ve got a full selection of accessories, too. You’ll want to get them a helmet and we’ll make sure that it fits right. And, if they’re old enough to bike to school, you’ll want them to have a quality lock and know how to use it. You might want them to have a light and bell or a rack for carrying books and clothing. We’ve got it all and are happy to show you.

I know we have touched on this topic before, BUT, flat tires continue to be problematic for so many cyclists.

The first step is getting a good bicycle floor pump. These usually include gauges and are made to inflate tires faster and easier than the pump you carry on your bike for emergencies. Once you have a floor pump (we carry a good selection), use it to check your tires regularly and ensure they’re properly inflated.

This is important because the number-one cause of tire problems is riding with too little air pressure. This happens because bicycle tubes naturally seep air, so even if your bicycle is just parked in the garage, the tires soften over time.

Soft tires make it harder to ride. Worse, they increase the risk of flat tires two ways (this holds true for road and off-road rubber): They’re more likely to pick up debris, which may work into the tires and pop the tubes. Second, when you hit holes, ruts, rocks, etc., soft tires can deform to the point that the rim pinches the tube (between the rim and obstacle) and cuts it in two places, which is what’s known as a pinch flat or snakebite puncture (because the holes in the tube resemble a snakebite). Besides damaging the tube, this impact can bend the rim, leading to an expensive repair.

Under-inflated tires also lack the sidewall rigidity needed for safe cornering. And, too-soft tires wear quicker, too. So, save yourself a lot of hassle and get a good floor pump and top off your tires regularly. We recommend pumping before every road ride and once a week on your off-road bike.

It’s also important to keep an eye on your tires for wear and tear. With enough miles, the tread will wear out or the sidewalls might crack or tear, and when worn like this, tires are much more susceptible to sharp objects. On some road tires, it’s hard to tell when the tread is wearing out because it’s very smooth even when brand new. One way wear is apparent on your rear tire is that it will tend to square off. When the flattened top of your tire is about 5/8 of an inch across, it’s time for new rubber. Also, whenever you can see wear spots on the tread where the threads in the tire casing show through, you know the tire’s worn out.

Tracking mileage is another way to gauge condition. Road tires generally last about 1,500 miles when used on the rear and about twice that on the front, though this varies according to the weight of the rider, bike and equipment, and the roads you ride. If you’re unsure, feel free to drop by and we’ll be happy to inspect your tires.

Besides watching for wear and tear, regularly check your tread for cuts and debris. Sometimes a small piece of gravel or glass will get stuck in the tire leaving a small gash and hiding beneath the surface. If you spot these and carefully pick them out, it’ll help ensure they don’t keep working their way through your tire causing a flat. Flats aren’t always caused by outside objects. Sometimes the culprit is something sharp inside the rim, such as the edge of a nipple hole or a jagged rim seam.

Fortunately, there’s an easy trick for telling what’s causing flats. When you get one, remove and inflate the punctured tube, and find and mark the hole. If the hole is on the “belly” of the tube (the same surface the valve is on), something inside the rim popped the tube. If the hole is on the outer surface, it was caused by something that penetrated the tire and tube.

Of course, it’s very important to find and remove anything that caused a flat. Run your glove or a rag around the inside of the tire in both directions and it will snag on anything sharp, which you can then remove. For punctures on the tube’s belly, make sure that the rim strip is fully covering the nipple holes and that it can’t move out of position. If you find anything sharp on the rim, sand it smooth with a file or sandpaper.

If you follow all these steps and still suffer more than your share of flats, there are several additional options available, such as flat-resistant tires and tubes, and sealant, which is injected into the tubes/tires to fix flats automatically. Just ask and we’ll recommend a solution to make flat tires things of the past.

Jax Bicycle Center is currently looking for full-time and part-time sales and service advisors. If you’re an energetic, hardworking cycling enthusiast; with or without previous bike shop experience, we’d love for you to join our team! We offer excellent sales and product training, and we’re a high-performance retailer with an awesome work environment, a competitive pay scale, great benefits and a 401K program to build your future. Ready to learn more? Please apply online today and we’ll be in touch!

Ready for the holiday fun? Thanksgiving is about spending time with family and friends and reflecting on what you are thankful for! We are thankful for so many things at Jax. We have exceptional clients, sponsored riders, sales reps, and staff. We are thankful for being a part of making people smile and having fun! We are thankful to have Thanksgiving day off!

Black Friday is one of the largest shopping days of the year. Everyone is looking for deals and ways to stretch their hard-earned cash! So who would we be to deny the cyclists the opportunity to get a great deal on what they want?

At Jax, we let you choose what is on sale! Our goal is for you to choose the perfect gift at the best price. No early bird or mid-day specials, just great sale pricing throughout the entire shop!

ALL Bicycles on Sale

Current Bicycle Models: 15% OFF

Clearance Bicycles: Additional 10% OFF

20% OFF Regular Priced

Accessories

Apparel

Components

Nutrition

Tires & Tubes

BOB Joggers

Buy One, Get One FREE (equal or lesser value)

*In Stock Only. No Special Orders. While Supplies Last.

Closeout Parts Up To 50% OFF

*In Stock Only. No Special Orders. While Supplies Last. Product May Vary by Location.